LAWYER PROFILE

Haitham Hawashin

Global 2026

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based

United Arab Emirates

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Haitham Hawashin is a corporate partner with extensive international and regional experience in international and local securities offerings, private equity, public and private M&A and complex joint venture transactions. Haitham is highly experienced in public company work covering both equity and debt transactions including IPOs, bond issuances, block trades, mergers, public tender offers and strategic investor investments. Haitham's Middle Eastern background, strong relationships with the local regulators and understanding of the culture enables him to structure and execute local and regional transactions seamlessly.

Career

Haitham has been in the UAE since 2013 and prior to that held positions with leading international firms in Australia, Taipei, Jordan, London, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Professional Memberships

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia, 2001

Personal

Bachelor of Laws, Deakin University; Master of Laws, University of Melbourne; B.A., Civil Law, University of Jordan

Haitham is fully bilingual in English and Arabic.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Dubai-based - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Haitham Hawashin leads the Dubai M&A team at Baker Botts. He is well versed in M&A transactions involving major regional financial institutions. He also regularly acts for private equity clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Haitham Hawashin is an acute and solid lawyer, especially in solving complex commercial situations needing legal guidance.
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-basedChambers Global Guide
Haitham Hawashin understands our needs and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-basedChambers Global Guide
He demonstrates exceptional levels of client care and a genuine passion to help clients obtain their objectives. His commercial, clear-sighted approach helps clients cut to the heart of a matter.
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-basedChambers Global Guide
Haitham Hawashin is a seasoned multi-jurisdictional counsel who brings in-depth experience of the application of the law on the ground, combined with a deep understanding of the culture of the region.
Corporate/M&A: Dubai-basedChambers Global Guide